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Lane vs Alabama State game
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The gist
Alabama State (1-0) hosts Division II Lane College in the Labor Day Classic at ASU Stadium. The Hornets aim to avoid complacency before facing Troy.
Background
Alabama State opened its 2026 season with a comeback win over Southern in the inaugural Birmingham Classic, scoring 17 unanswered points in the second half to win 30-17. Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. wants a more polished performance against Lane College, a Division II opponent, as preparation for the upcoming game against FBS Troy.
How it unfolded
- Aug 29, 2026Alabama State trailed Southern at halftime in the Birmingham Classic before scoring 17 unanswered points to win 30-17.
- Sep 2, 2026Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. said in a news conference that preparation is not based on the opponent, emphasizing the need to avoid complacency.
- Sep 4, 2026A score prediction article projected Alabama State 45, Lane College 7, with quarterback Andrew Body connecting on big plays and the defense forcing three turnovers.
- Sep 5, 2026Alabama State hosts Lane College in the Labor Day Classic at ASU Stadium.
Who’s saying what
- Coach
- Eddie Robinson Jr. said, 'You have to prepare like a SWAC championship game... The preparation is not based on the opponent, it's based on who you are as a person.'
- Analysts
- The Montgomery Advertiser predicts a 45-7 Alabama State win, expecting the offense to find rhythm and the defense to force turnovers.